I really like how this version keeps spaghetti feeling familiar but still makes it a bit lighter with simple ingredient swaps 🌿
It doesn’t feel like a “diet” version, just a more balanced way of making a classic dish.

Curious if you usually notice a big difference in taste when using veggie-based or lower-oil sauces compared to the traditional ones?

Super easy! I just fed this to my adult son and his friend, both of whom are exercise science students who eat big portions and watch their nutrition. We all loved this dish! I cooked the cabbage separately and put it on the bottom of the pasta. It added a nice crunch and made the meal extra filling.

Thanks for the recipe! We just tried it tonight and everyone loved it. We liked the addition of cabbage, tasted great! Very quick too.

This recipe is so easy and tastes great. I like how adding the can of lentils adds fiber and makes the ground beef go farther. I also like that you can use whatever sauce your family likes as a base. It comes together quickly, too. Definitely a new go-to recipe for my family. Thanks, Megan!

Perfect and easy! Thanks for sharing, Dawn.

I am plant based so I just add a half cup of uncooked, red lentils into the sauce with about a quarter cup of water and cook on the stove top for about 20 minutes. That’s it! Tastes great!